Vortex Energy Corp. in Vancouver, British Columbia, is collaborating with the University of Alberta on a research project to enhance hydrogen storage in Canadian geological formations. The project, titled 'Assessing and optimizing hydrogen storage in Canadian domal and bedded salts,' has secured additional funding of $1.08 million from NSERC and MITACS. The initiative, supported by the Alliance Missions Grants for Critical Minerals Research, focuses on improving hydrogen storage efficiency, safety, and scalability. Vortex will provide data, samples, personnel time, and site access for the research, aiming to unlock safer and more efficient hydrogen storage options in Canada. Paul Sparkes, CEO of Vortex Energy, expressed excitement about the potential of the research to enhance sustainable energy infrastructure and enable scalable, long-term energy solutions for Canada's clean energy future. Dr. Hassan Dehghanpour, a senior researcher at the University of Alberta, emphasized the collaborative nature of the partnership, bringing together academia, funding agencies, and industry players to advance hydrogen storage science and technology. The project is part of Vortex Energy's broader focus on mineral exploration, with interests in salt mining, energy, and CO₂ cavern storage in North America.